What does the cryptic crossword clue "English playmaker has heart, not retreating (9)" mean?

The definition is "English playmaker". The wordplay uses a reversal. MIDDLE (synonym="heart = the central part of something") + NOT (reversal="NOT") = MIDDLETON; definition: "English playmaker" The answer is MIDDLETON.

English playmaker has heart, not retreating (9)

Independent Cryptic #11641 | 15 Down | 2024-02-01 flower

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